Athens Riviera

Overlooking the Aegean Sea, a charming collection of coastal neighborhoods form the Athenian Riviera, a serene place to escape the constant activity of the city center. A selection of high-end hotels line the stretch of pristine beaches to the southernmost point of the Attica peninsula. The renovated Four Seasons Astir Palace, with a history of hosting foreign dignitaries and 1960s movie stars, is the most luxurious hotel in Athens, perhaps even in all of Greece. The Island nightclub brings back the glamour and excitement of 20th-century bouzouki clubs reminiscent of names like Melina Mercouri and Stavros Niarchos. Athens is experiencing a renaissance in art, nightlife and design. For a metropolis that is constantly associated with the past, modern advances in development and culture are sometimes overlooked in favor of the ruins and artifacts of antiquity. When in fact, the juxtaposition only enhances the beauty of both. The Athenian Riviera puts the old world side by side with the new world, giving rise to a deeper understanding of this ancient capital. With one foot in the past and one in the future, access to the electricity of the city and the tranquility of a beachside resort, Athens cannot be defined in simple terms. Only one can experience it for oneself.